Founded to protect those who serve
In 1947, the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) emerged from the basement of the Pentagon to provide our military members with death benefits no one else would. We were founded with a commitment to safeguard those who serve.
Our Board of Directors reflects the diversity of our markets and is comprised of retired senior flag and non-commissioned military officers from all branches and the National Guard as well as former First Responder and private industry business leaders.
Read our Enterprise report and learn how we work to build a membership experience that caters to the needs of those who serve, protect, and defend at every level.
About 5Star Life Insurance Company
As a related enterprise to the non-profit AFBA, 5Star Life Insurance Company (5Star Life) was founded in service and commitment to those who serve, from underwriting benefits for military and first responder families to providing coverage to the employees that keep our communities running.
5Star Life’s commitment to our communities – rather than the bottom line – drives our business. 5Star Life is AFBA’s principal underwriter for life insurance member benefits, underpinning AFBA’s support of our country’s armed forces and first responders.
5Star Life Insurance Company has been awarded on the Forbes list of World’s Best Insurance Companies 2024.
AFBA is not affiliated with any government agency.
Life insurance member benefits provided by AFBA are underwritten by 5Star Life Insurance Company (a Lincoln, Nebraska company) with an administrative office at 110 W Johnson St, Suite 300, Staunton VA 24401. Survivor benefits not available in all states and U.S. Territories.